Biden chooses retired general Lloyd Austin as defense secretary – sources

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WASHINGTON/WILMINGTON — P resident-elect Joe Biden has chosen retired General Lloyd Austin, who oversaw U.S. forces in the Middle East under President Barack Obama, to be his defense secretary, two people familiar with the decision said on Monday. Austin, who would be the first Black U.S. secretary of defense, was a surprise pick over Michele […]

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